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M262 LTA

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

59,035 mi
Last recorded59,035 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 LTA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,035 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel injection pump damp

general body damage

n/s headlight lens damaged

oil leak o/s engine area

slight corrosion o/s/r spring front mounting area

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,033 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel injection pump damp

general body damage

n/s headlight lens damaged

oil leak o/s engine area

slight corrosion o/s/r spring front mounting area

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Apr 2009 58,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

engine oil leak

n/s wiper blade poor

n/s/f bumper damaged

parking brake lever travel getting long

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dents o/s/f wing and o/s/r door

engine oil level low

fuel tank and pipes damp but no visable leaks

n/s headlight lens damaged

o/s/f bumper damaged

oil leaks top and o/s engine areas - all drive belts contaminated

some imbalance in rear service brake operation

Fail 21 Feb 2008 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f bumper damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dents o/s/f wing and o/s/r door

engine oil level low

fuel tank and pipes damp but no visable leaks

n/s headlight lens damaged

oil leaks top and o/s engine areas - all drive belts contaminated

some imbalance in rear service brake operation

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,010 miles

As orignal mot

Fail 3 Mar 2007 44,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body work damaged

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front headlight damaged

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,379 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 36,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Brake fluid slightly low

General oil leaks †

Near side front indicator bulb starting to fade

Near side headlight stone chipped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack near limit

Slight play in front top mounts

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers starting to smear on screen

off side front wing damaged

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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M262 LTA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M262 LTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M262 LTA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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